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Canyon County
  • County in Idaho

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade C
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B
  5. Diversity
    grade B+
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade A minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Canyon County is located in Idaho with a population of 227,367. In Canyon County, most residents own their homes. In Canyon County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Canyon County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Canyon County are above average.

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Population
227,367

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$242,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,023
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    191.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    50.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    17.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    503.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,524.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    272
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

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